Lynsey & Ricky's Cool Colourful Boho Style Wedding at Lowerbarns in Cornwall

Wow! I can't tell you how much I loved shooting this small intimate wedding with such a fun bunch of people and inspiring place :-) Lynsey and Ricky had their wedding their way with a humanist ceremony Lower Barns Boutique B&B and Elopement Weddings in Cornwall. Even though the forecast wasn't so promising, with the luck of the Irish the sun came out just long enough to say 'I do'. This venue really fitted their style, bright, bold and happy. My favourites were the sunflower bouquets by Kelly Ann's Flower Barn and the off white boho style bridesmaids dresses. I think I've never seen all in white bridesmaids.. they were styling' it! 

I stayed with them for 5 hours, a beautiful afternoon filled with fun, good vibes, laughter and true love.

Some of my favourites..

Venue: Lowerbarns // Date: 09.09.17 // Flowers: Ann's Flower Barn // Hair: Makeup by Ione // Makeup: Suzi Winter, Makeupartistcornwall // Dress: Rue De Seine from The White Gallery // Music: Swingology // Caricaturist: Cornwall Caricaturist // Cake: Suzi Humphries Cake Design

Holly & Fred's North Cornwall Wedding with stunning sea views

Holly and Fred were married in St Materiana's church on the North Cornwall coast. The church is not just overlooking King Arthur's castle near Tintagel, it has magnificent views over the North Cornish coast from the coast path just 100 meters from the church. I went there to go for a walk with the dogs the evening before the wedding to look for some good spots for the couple portraits and to speak to the vicar at the rehearsal. To be honest, this day made me worried as the vicar told me I could only be in the back of the church and it's very dark in there! Never a good start, however on the day I could convince her to let me stand a bit closer to the front, still not ideal, but better..

The reception was held at Fentafriddle a few miles down the road another stunning location with fantastic sea views. The evening started with a great atmosphere and I think there was enough alcohol consumed by then to get the dance floor started early!

Here are a few of my favourites..

Venue: Tintagel and Fentafriddle // Date: 02.09.17 // Flowers: Flowers from Bruallen // Hair&Makeup: Makeup by Ione // Dress: Lillian West // Music: Saffron String Quartett, Cornwall Parties

Harry & Nicola's mid summer wedding at Trevenna Barns

Harry and Nicola tied the knot on the 8th of July at Trevenna Barns. I always love shooting weddings at Trevenna, it's such a beautiful venue tugged away in the middle of Bodmin Moors. There are great photo opportunities on the grounds and there is something relaxing about the views over the moorland hills. 

Harry and Nic were lucky as the weather played it's part, so they could have an outdoor ceremony. This wedding was truly about love and you could strongly feel their bond to each other, what a lovely couple! They actually used to have their own wedding photography business for a while, so they really knew what to do and how to act naturally in front of the camera, especially when we went for our private couple portrait shoot.

I'm still waiting for Nic to send me the suppliers list, but I thought I post this beautiful wedding without them for now..

Venue: Trevenna Barns // Date: 08.07.17 // Flowers: Hannah Burnett // Hair&Makeup: Jess Knight // Dress: The Wedding Company // Suit: The Grooms Room // Cake: Kate Rosie Bakes //Band: The Sound

Sarah-Jane and Dave's summer vibes Lusty Glaze wedding

Sarah-Jane and Dave tied the knot on the 12th of August 2017 at the beautiful Lusty Glaze beach Weddings. I was meaning to post this ages ago, but it has been such a busy summer that I'm well behind on my blog posts this year! I was so pleased for them that the sun stayed out all day, especially as we had a lot of rain sinceJuly this summer..feels like autumn started early down here in Cornwall. 

I did their engagement shoot a while ago on Crantock Beach and I knew since then they would be a fun couple to photograph as they are so relaxed and natural together. All of their guests were so welcoming that I felt I was part of the wedding day which always helps to get some good shots. They really were a fun bunch, I loved the surprise sandcastle competition while Sarah-Jane and Dave went for a drive in the VW Camper Van. Some interesting creations there incorporating wedding shoes and other decorative items.. 

The Quest kept their promise to get the dancefloor going and the end of the day was blessed with a beautiful evening light and sunset. Happy Days! 

This wedding is featured on Yourperfectweddingphotographer.com

Ceremony Venue: Lusty Glaze Beach Weddings // Date: 12.08.17 // Flowers: Kelly Ann's Flowers // Hair: makeupbyione // Makeup: makeupbyione // Dress: TBC // Suit: TBC // Cake: TBC //Band: The Quest

Clare & Sam's casual wedding in Exeter, Devon

Clare and Sam were already married in Santander, Northern Spain, a few weeks ago, where they had a small celebration at Clare's father's house. They also wanted to have a celebration with their english friends and family in the UK, so they decided to have a ceremony in Exeter Castle and a casual reception in Double Locks Pub on the outskirts of Exeter. They were blessed with great weather, which was surprising after the long spell of showers we had already here in the Southwest recently, it was certainly a nicer day in between the rain storms! The decorations were all DIY and everything else was held in a real casual and relaxed style, just the kind of day I enjoy capturing.. no set formula, just everyone enjoying themselves with lots of laughter, drinks and dancing..

The DJ set sounded promising and the party started straight after the first dance, I even caught myself tapping my feet to the beats.. I guess I would have stayed if I wouldn't  have had to drive  1,5 hours to get home.. 

What a beautiful day and lovely couple to work with! Here are some of my favourites..

Ceremony Venue: Exeter Castle // Reception Venue: Double Locks // Date: 05.08.17 // Flowers: family's friend // Hair: DIY // Makeup: DIY// Dress: Patrick Casey // Suit: French Connection // Cake: DIY // DJ: Offbeat Entertainment

Alex & Zachary's beautiful cornish wedding at Carlyon Bay Hotel

Alex and Zachary's wedding day had it all, from sunny glimpses to blustery showers, a typical cornish summer's day. I arrived in the bridal suite only 1 hour before the ceremony because Alex only wanted just a few final bridal prep shots. The talented Sally Orchard was doing her magic and everyone looked stunning. 

The weather was to our favour and it was dry for an outdoor ceremony. I'm so pleased for Alex and Zach as that's what they really wanted so much to be married outside. And it makes my job much easier, I love working with natural light.

I enjoyed capturing the day for them, a celebration in classic style.

I'm still not sure what I enjoyed more though the golf buggy ride to the private beach for the couple portraits or to capture the hilarious facial impressions during the ceilidh dance..

Venue: Carlyon Bay Hotel // Date: 15.07.17 // Flowers: Escential Blooms // Hair: Sarah Hooper (Capella Hair) // Makeup: Sally Orchard // Dress: Noemi Neoh from Bridal House of Cornwall // Cake: DIY // Ceilidh Band: Blue Jewel

Hana & Phil's sunny wedding in St Ives Guildhall

Hana and Phil supposed to get married at St Ives Guildhall and the venture to a marquee near St Agnes for their reception. We had really bad stormy weather from wednesday before the wedding and it turned out half of their marquee got destroyed by the storm. They found out Friday morning, but they didn't let the bad news destroy their wedding plans! With help of friends and family they moved all the decorations to the St Ives Guildhall and turned the room around in just 1 day.. I was stunned how beautiful everything looked when I arrived and was so pleased for them that they could still have their wedding. The stories passed and it turned out a beautiful sunny day in St ives with lots of laughter and a great atmosphere, a real pleasure to capture.

Here are a few of my favourite images of the day, I really struggled to make it a small selection..

Venue: St Ives Guildhall  // Date: 01.07.17 // Flowers: Wheal Sara // Hair:  Andrea from Locks and Lashes // Makeup: Verity James // Caterer: Miss Tea // Cake: TBC // Beer: St Ives Brewery

Devon Wedding Photography // Catherine & Laurence

Catherine and Laurence were married in a tiny church near her grandparents house in the small hamlet of Fishpond Dorset. Her grandparents used to be church wardens there and their house is just a couple of hundred meters up the road. After the ceremony everyone ventured to the house for some drinks to celebrate in their beautiful garden with views over the Dorset coast. We then ventured to the reception venue, a tipi style marquee right on Branscombe beach on the South Devon coast, ca 45 minute drive away. They told me it would be a Tip tent wedding by the beach, but I was breathtaking by the location when I arrived, it was literally on the beach! 

Catherine and Laurence had it all for their day, scorching weather, blue skies, a beautiful tipi provided by World Inspired Tents, tasty Paella made by the lovely crew from Hermanos Paella, a Cheese Van for snacks, a Ceilidh Band and a marshmallow roasting pit and much more..

Here are a few of my favourites from a scorcher of a day on a beautiful beach in Devon

Venue: World Inspired Tipi Tents Branscombe // Date: 17.06.17 // Dress: Heidi Hudson Designs // Suit: TBC// Hair and Makeup:  Bolts Hair and Beauty (Axminster) // Caterer:  Hermanos Paella// Cake: Friend // Band: Rabscallion Ceilidh Band

A perfect day at Prussia Cove in moody cornish light..

Congratulations Zoe & Dave! It would have been better with some sunshine, but I kind of liked the moody cornish light down at Prussia Cove. What a stunning venue tucked away on the end of the road set on top of the cliffs! 

The DIY/ vintage themed decoration was a pleasure for the eye to capture especially with the beautiful flowers mixed in from the talented George Mackay. 

My highlight was the cake judging and the open mic night. Dave and Zoe love music and Dave has his own band, so I wasn't surprise that the open mic night was a great joy to listen to and really got everyone involved singing along creating a great atmosphere. I didn't want to leave I enjoyed it so much! Who needs festivals when you can work at weddings ;-) 

I really struggled to make a small selection, but here you go, just a few of the highlights..

Venue: Prussia Cove // Date: 10.06.17 // Dress: Ritva Westinius // Hair and Makeup: Cornwall Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist // Caterer: White Radish Catering Company - Picnic baskets  // Cake: Friends // Flowers: George Mackay // Various Deco Items: Box and Cox Vintage Hire

Congratulations Rachel & Ash at Lusty Glaze

What can I say, a picture perfect day for Rachel and Ash's wedding on the beautiful private beach Lusty Glaze. We had sun, brief showers,and beautiful light.. Sometimes a little bit to breezy can be a bonus! A summary of the day will follow soon.. a few of my favourites for now..

Venue: Lusty Glaze Beach Weddings// Date: 08.07.17 // Dress: Wed2be // Suit: Marks&Spencer // Hair : Ali Thom // Makeup:  Suzi Winter // Flowers:  Kelly Ann Flowers Newquay // Cake: Cakes by Charlotte (Chelmsford)